CCCowman
Well-known member
Very off the wall question...... has anyone ever had a cow pregnant with twins and have her slip one the them early (2-3 weeks) but have the other on time and healthy???
I thought it was Murray Mutts. But I could be wrong.I know there's someone on this forum that does because there was a discussion about it a few years ago. Danged if I can remember who.
Not me!!! 3 sets last year. Multiple rants on this forum.Twinning is definitely genetic. Once bought a simmental heifer. Had twins the first time. Single the next time. Twins the next two times. Had 7 calves by the time she was 5 years old. Certainly a record in my experience. Sent her down the road. For me twins usually are smaller, grow off slower, require additional care and labor and pull the cow down. Some people welcome them, have two big calves that the cow accepts and both wean heavy, and cow breeds back on time. I would rather have singles.